Pilgrim Paths in Ireland by John G O'dwyer

Pilgrim Paths in Ireland by John G O'dwyer

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Ireland's ancient network of sacred paths means there is no need to travel abroad to enjoy symbolic trails in the footsteps of generations past. John G. O'Dwyer has walked these pilgrim trails. His well-received guide is now updated with five additional journeys of homage, including Kerry's Cnoc na dTobar and Wicklow's St Declan's Way.

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Pilgrim Paths in Ireland by John G O'dwyer

In recent times the popularity of the Camino de Santiago has prompted renewed interest in pilgrim walks in Ireland. Increasing numbers now follow ancient Irish pilgrim paths to such holy places as Glencolumbkille, Croagh Patrick, Lough Derg and Glendalough. John G. O'Dwyer has walked - or, in the case of Clonmacnoise, cycled - the pilgrim trails of Ireland, from Slieve Mish in the northeast, where Christianity may have had its first dawning in Ireland, to Skellig Michael in the southwest, where the known world once ended. Each walk description has directions, the degree of difficulty, estimated time and a map. The paths are varied and suited to a range of abilities, from casual ramblers to committed walkers. In each route the author recounts his feelings and experiences, and describes the entertaining and insightful characters he meets along the way.

"The author recounts his feelings and experiences, and describes the entertaining and insightful characters he meets along the way"


"This one has earned its place in the rucksack."


"A great addition to the seasoned hillwalker's library." 


"Beautifully produced with fine photographs and clear, if rather basic, maps."


"Even in familiar surroundings O'Dwyer's prose seems fresh ... for those who are prepared to acknowledge a rationale beyond just visiting summits, this may well end up being considered to be a bit of a minor classic."


"Excellent." 


"Attractive little guide." 


"This book acts as the perfect satnav. It leads you along your chosen path." 

John G. O’Dwyer is a travel consultant and a regular contributor to The Irish Times. A keen hillwalker and rock climber, he founded the Mid-Tipp Hillwalkers Club and has almost thirty years’ experience of leading hillwalking and mountain-climbing groups in Ireland, the UK, Europe and Africa.

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ISBN 13 9781848893153
ISBN 10 1848893159
Title Pilgrim Paths in Ireland
Author John G O'dwyer
Series Walking Guides
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Gill
Year published 2017-04-18
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.